Invokana Diabetes Medication Lawsuit

Certain medications used to treat type II diabetes are raising concerns of a serious condition called ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis occurs when the body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. Ketoacidosis is a serious condition that can lead to a diabetic coma (passing out for a long time) that may result in hospitalization or even death.

The following medications are part of a class of drugs called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors that are being investigated for potentially causing an increased risk of ketoacidosis, myocardial infarction (heart attacks), and kidney failure:

Brand Name

Active Ingredients

Invokana (Invokamet)

Canagliflozin

Invokamet

Canagliflozin and Metformin

Farxiga

Dapagliflozin

Xigduo XR

Dapagliflozin and Metformin extended-release

Jardiance

Empagliflozin

Glyxambi

Empagliflozin and Linagliptin

Warning signs of ketoacidosis include the following symptoms:

Nausea

Vomiting

Difficulty breathing

Confusion

Abdominal pain

Unusual fatigue or sleepiness

After receiving FDA approval in March 2013, reports of serious injuries from these medications started rolling in. The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database contains 20 cases of acidosis reported as diabetic ketoacidosis in patients treated with SGLT2 inhibitors from March 2013 to June 2014.

A lawsuit filed against the manufacturer(s) of Invokana alleges the manufacturer(s) failed to warn patients and doctors of the increased risks of kidney failure, myocardial infarction (heart attacks) and other cardiovascular issues, and ketoacidosis.

As the information surrounding SGLT2 inhibitors continues to develop, patients taking these drugs should be vigilant for signs of this serious condition.

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We will fight to achieve justice for you. If you or somebody you know took Invokana (Invokamet) or another SGLT2 inhibitor for type II diabetes and has experienced symptoms relating to ketoacidosis, kidney failure, or myocardial infarction (heart attacks), you should speak to an Attorney immediately for a free case consultation.

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